Gas Usage for Those With COPD Who Experience Low Oxygen Levels During Activities Only
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT00546299
- Lead Sponsor
- West Park Healthcare Centre
- Brief Summary
Several studies have described the use of supplemental oxygen during exertion or activities of daily living (ambulatory oxygen) in study populations that have different characteristics. This report, based on specialized randomized controlled trials, characterizes ambulatory gas usage among patients with COPD who experience low oxygen levels during activities.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 27
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of COPD
- dyspnea limiting daily activities
- desaturation less than or equal to 88% for 2 continuous minutes during a room air six-minute walk test
Exclusion Criteria
- less than or equal to 18 years old
- those who met criteria for mortality reduction with long-term oxygen
- those who received oxygen for palliative care or isolated nocturnal hypoxemia
- those unable to complete the questionnaires or provide informed consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method gas usage 2
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method